Drug funding locations still being determined

The Victorian Government is still working out exactly where $34 million worth of extra drug treatment funding will be spent.

Earlier this week, it was announced the funding would be part of the upcoming budget, with the Grampians region highlighted as a priority area.

Project Ice was critical of the State Government for leaving Sunraysia out of its plans but the Member for Mildura, Peter Crisp, says it is not appropriate to allocate money before the initiative is evaluated.

The Mental Health Minister, Mary Wooldridge, says there are challenges across the state with 'ice', illicit drugs and excessive use of alcohol.

"The Loddon Mallee region has had a very significant investment over the years relative to some other country areas that have a similar set of problems," she said.

"Now this doesn't mean that there isn't going to be further investment in the future or there aren't opportunities to engage and discuss what's needed but we're trying to work across the whole state."